EPA Releases New Stack of Environmental Impact Reports
Published Date: 6/26/2026
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Summary
The EPA just shared new Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for projects like the Sweetwater Lake Recreation plan in Colorado. If you care about nature or local projects, now’s the time to check them out and share your thoughts before deadlines, like September 23, 2026. These updates help keep communities informed and protect the environment without costing you a dime to review!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Draft EIS Available for Sweetwater Lake
You can read the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Sweetwater Lake Recreation Management and Development Project in Colorado. The public comment period for this draft ends on 2026-09-23; contact Leanne Veldhuis at 970-471-1796 for information.
EPA Publishes Its EIS Comment Letters
Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act requires EPA to make public its comment letters on Environmental Impact Statements issued by other federal agencies. EPA's comment letters on EISs are available at https://cdxapps.epa.gov/cdx-enepa-II/public/action/eis/search.
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